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MacBook Air M2 is the laptop I spend most of my day on. It's where I work, watch videos, browse the web, and do almost everything. This is why Safari naturally became my browser of choice. I still use Chrome sporadically, but Safari was always the one I came back to.
Then I saw what Microsoft Edge was doing with AI — it immediately caught my attention because I genuinely wanted to see if those AI features were actually useful. So I gave Edge a proper shot and used it as my daily browser for a while. What surprised me most was that I actually found myself relying on it, and I’m never going back.
My browser finally got a brain
Research without the tab-tastrophe
One of the things I ended up liking most about Microsoft Edge is how Copilot is always there the moment I open the browser. Microsoft clearly knows AI has become a huge part of how people use the web today, so instead of hiding it behind a menu or an extension, it puts it front and center. That turned out to be a much bigger deal than I expected.
When I was using Safari, I almost always had Claude open in a separate window. I'd bounce back and forth between the browser and the app whenever I wanted to summarize a topic, understand it, or brainstorm ideas while researching. It worked, but it also meant constantly switching between two apps throughout the day.
With Edge, that extra step of opening separate apps has disappeared. Every time I open a new tab, Copilot is already waiting for me. I can ask it a question instantly or even pull a tab into the conversation if I want to discuss something I'm already reading. It feels like the browser and the AI are working together as one experience.
What surprised me even more is how flexible Copilot is. If I'm trying to learn about a new topic, I can switch to a mode that's better suited for studying. If I'm digging into something more complicated, I can use ThinkDeeper to get more detailed responses. And when I don't need AI at all, I can simply switch to Search and browse the web the usual way. Everything I need is built into the browser I'm already using, and after getting used to that workflow, it feels surprisingly difficult to go back.
It's basically autopilot for my browser
No more opening the same tabs... again
Another Edge feature that completely won me over is Journeys. With help from Copilot, Edge notices the websites I regularly use together and groups them into Journeys. So, instead of opening the same handful of tabs one by one every morning, they're already organized for me. All I have to do is click a Journey from the new-tab page, and everything opens at once.
My daily workflow usually starts with the same set of websites, so not having to hunt them down or reopen them manually every single day is very refreshing. What’s more, I'm someone who's a little obsessed with keeping things organized, and Journeys scratches that itch perfectly. It keeps my browsing habits tidy in the background, so I can spend time actually getting things done.
It knows my schedule better than I do
Spoiler: It was in Edge all along
The feature that fits really well into my daily workflow is Connectors. Once I connected the apps I already rely on, like Google Calendar, Gmail, Outlook, and OneDrive, Copilot became much more useful. Instead of only answering questions, it can actually work with the information in those apps. I can ask it to find an email, summarize documents, look through my calendar, or even help me draft something without jumping between different tabs.
For me, though, the biggest benefit is staying on top of my day. I'm embarrassingly forgetful, so reminders and deadlines have a habit of slipping through the cracks. With my apps connected, Copilot can quickly pull together my schedule, upcoming tasks, and important emails into one place. In just a few seconds, I get a clear picture of everything I need to focus on instead of piecing it together myself.
Well, I wasn't expecting that
I still feel like I've only scratched the surface of what Microsoft Edge can do. Every day, I find myself stumbling across another feature that makes my workflow a little smoother, faster, and a little less frustrating. That's why I've kept using it instead of going back to what felt familiar. Right now, these are the features I rely on the most, but I have a feeling that the list is only going to grow.
The funny thing is, I downloaded Edge expecting to spend a day or two with it before returning to Safari. I'm a creature of habit. Once I find something that works, I rarely feel the need to switch. But sometimes, stepping outside your comfort zone pays off in ways you don't expect.
Giving Edge a chance completely changed how I browse, research, and organize my day. And after living with it for a while, going back doesn't feel like going home anymore — it feels like giving up a workflow that's simply better for the way I work.
